Over the years I have collected reference texts for workshops and classes. I have moved these texts into smaller websites, sorted by topics. They contain quotes and selections of short texts from the philosophical, psychological, theological, and literary traditions I find most interesting. You will also find some references, short overviews, lecture notes, discussion points, summaries, and links to external resources.
Heterologies: Blog with short texts on the intersections of philosophy and reality.
Trialectics: Philosophical essays by Jürgen Braungardt: The Western tradition, political philosophy, humanities, culture, philosophy of nature.
Quotes: Short, impactful sayings to stimulate philosophical inquiry.
Philosophy Texts: A selection of philosophy texts through the centuries.
Metaphysics: Dedicated to metaphysical reflections. A core discipline of Western thought.
Existentialism: A brief introduction to the central themes of existentialist philosophy.
Self and Society: Texts about social and political theory, anthropology, and sociology.
Geography: A website that combines area studies and personal travel impressions.
History: A few timelines for cultures, historical events and projects.
Money and Truth: Insights into the nexus of politics, economy, and morality.
Psychology and Psychoanalysis: Resources on Freud, Lacan, Erikson, Bion, Jung, and other pioneers in various fields of psychology.
Mathematics & Sciences: A selection of writings and timelines about sciences and mathematics. From physics to biology, and even Geography.
Logic and Critical Thinking: This small and reflective educational site explores the philosophy and psychology of human thinking. It traces critical thinking, logic, and reasoning from ancient Greek philosophy and Plato through modern probability thinking, encouraging deeper independent reflection on how we form and evaluate our thoughts.
Art and Literature: Small collection of literature and art, including texts about the theory of art, tracing their philosophical undercurrents.
Spirituality, Religions, and Theology: Texts from Christian Theology to Zen, tracing how diverse spiritual traditions shape today's world.